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1068 results for Payroll Clerk in Usa
- Hackensack, NJ
- onsite
- Temporary to Hire
- 27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a healthcare organization in New Jersey in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This onsite role supports a high-volume payroll function for a large hourly workforce and is ideal for someone who is accurate, organized, and confident working with detailed payroll data. The position will play an important part in ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time while partnering closely with internal payroll leadership.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage end-to-end biweekly payroll processing for approximately 500 hourly employees, ensuring timely and accurate pay distribution.<br>• Review timekeeping records, validate hours worked, and resolve discrepancies before each payroll cycle is finalized.<br>• Maintain payroll data in applicable systems and update employee records as needed to support accurate processing.<br>• Use advanced Excel functions, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables, to reconcile payroll information and prepare reporting.<br>• Partner with payroll and administrative team members to address employee pay questions and investigate payroll-related issues.<br>• Ensure payroll activities align with applicable New Jersey wage and hour requirements and internal controls.<br>• Support payroll operations within current timekeeping and payroll platforms, including exposure to payroll systems when applicable.
- 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z
- St Marys City, MD
- onsite
- Temporary to Hire
- 31.825 - 35 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support weekly payroll operations for a higher education environment in Maryland. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who can balance precision, confidentiality, and strong collaboration while managing payroll activities for a diverse employee population. The role works closely with human resources leadership to maintain compliant payroll practices, support reporting needs, and help ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer end-to-end weekly payroll processing for multiple employee groups, ensuring accurate calculations, timely submission, and adherence to applicable policies and regulations.<br>• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation for permanent, contingent, and student employees, keeping files organized, current, and audit-ready.<br>• Coordinate salary updates, stipends, contract pay changes, promotions, and other compensation adjustments with the appropriate internal and external stakeholders.<br>• Manage year-end payroll activities and prepare required information for audits, serving as a key point of contact for external and legislative reviewers.<br>• Update and maintain employee data within payroll and HR systems, ensuring information integrity across contracts, status changes, and personnel actions.<br>• Partner with HR leadership to support policy administration, employee training needs, and feedback processes that improve workforce operations.<br>• Act as a liaison with central payroll and budget-related agencies to resolve payroll issues, submit required transactions, and support compensation administration.<br>• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, including weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, and compliance-related personnel and payroll reporting.<br>• Support payroll-related onboarding and offboarding activities, and assist employees with questions related to pay, timekeeping, and attendance.<br>• Serve in designated compliance and employee-relations support functions, including campus security authority responsibilities and backup participation in unemployment hearings when needed.
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z
- Wayne, PA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 28 - 28 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a high-volume payroll operation for a six-month contract position based in Wayne, Pennsylvania. This role will manage payroll activities for a large multi-state employee population, ensuring pay is processed accurately and on schedule for both hourly and salaried staff. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on payroll experience, attention to detail, and confidence working within enterprise payroll platforms in a fast-paced remote environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 1,000+ employees across multiple states, maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Administer end-to-end payroll activities for both exempt and non-exempt employees, including earnings, deductions, adjustments, and final pay processing.</p><p>• Review and manage payroll-related deductions such as garnishments, tax withholdings, and other required withholdings to ensure proper calculation and remittance.</p><p>• Maintain employee payroll records by entering new employees, updating status changes, and processing employee terminations in payroll systems.</p><p>• Investigate payroll discrepancies, resolve issues efficiently, and partner with internal stakeholders to address employee pay questions.</p><p>• Use payroll platforms such as Dayforce, Workday, and ADP Workforce Now to support accurate data management and payroll execution.</p><p>• Assist with managing payroll workloads associated with high-volume processing needs and operational backlogs while meeting established deadlines.</p>
- 2026-10-30T00:00:00Z
- Hebron, KY
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 25 - 27 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team in Hebron, Kentucky on a Contract basis. This position is ideal for someone who can manage payroll operations with accuracy and consistency across a large employee population in multiple states. The role will focus on ensuring timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance with applicable regulations, and supporting day-to-day payroll activities using ADP, Workday, Paychex or similar payroll systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process end-to-end payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Administer payroll activities across multiple states while applying applicable wage, tax, and compliance requirements.</p><p>• Use payroll software to review payroll data, validate entries, and complete payroll runs efficiently.</p><p>• Audit timekeeping, earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings to identify and resolve discrepancies before finalizing payroll.</p><p>• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams to address payroll questions, investigate issues, and provide timely resolution for employees.</p><p>• Support payroll-related updates, process improvements, or system-related changes as needed within the payroll function.</p>
- 2026-11-13T00:00:00Z
- Wayne, PA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 35 - 38 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to support accurate and timely payroll operations for an organization in Wayne Pennsylvania. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who is confident managing end-to-end payroll activities across multiple states while maintaining compliance and precision. The right candidate will bring strong experience with high-volume payroll processing and the ability to work effectively within ADP Workforce Now.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Process full-cycle payroll from data review through final distribution for a workforce of more than 500 employees.</p><p>• Administer multi-state payroll activities while applying federal, state, and local payroll regulations accurately.</p><p>• Review payroll records, earnings, deductions, taxes, and adjustments to ensure complete and error-free processing.</p><p>• Use ADP Workforce Now to maintain employee payroll information, execute payroll runs, and generate supporting reports.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, responding to questions from employees and internal partners in a timely manner.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll-related data and confirm accuracy between timekeeping, employee records, and payroll outputs.</p><p>• Support compliance with internal controls, reporting requirements, and payroll documentation standards.</p><p>• Assist with payroll-related process updates or system-related changes as needed within the scope of ongoing operations.</p>
- 2026-11-13T00:00:00Z
- Pittsburgh, PA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 50000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a busy organization in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, attentive to detail, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting. The successful candidate will contribute to payroll accuracy, maintain reliable records, and provide responsive support to employees and internal stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain payroll and timekeeping records by entering and updating employee data with a high degree of accuracy<br>• Review payroll registers and supporting reports to identify discrepancies and ensure records are complete before processing<br>• Execute regular payroll cycles on schedule, confirming employees are paid correctly and on time<br>• Record deduction arrears, monitor outstanding balances, and help keep related payroll information current<br>• Prepare and support payroll tax filings as well as reporting tied to fringe benefits and other required withholdings<br>• Assist with related accounting and administrative activities that support day-to-day department operations<br>• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal teams with professionalism and clarity<br>• Carry out additional assignments and special projects as directed by leadership
- 2026-11-13T00:00:00Z
- Newark, NJ
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 27 - 30 USD / Hourly
- A well-established nonprofit organization in Newark is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for a contract-to-permanent opportunity. This role is ideal for a payroll detail oriented with hands-on ADP Workforce Now experience who wants to make an impact at a mission-driven organization. The selected candidate will own the end-to-end payroll process and serve as a key resource for employees on pay-related questions. Key Responsibilities Process accurate and timely bi-weekly or semi-monthly payroll using ADP Workforce Now Enter and maintain employee data including new hires, terminations, pay changes, deductions, and garnishments Review timecards and reconcile hours, overtime, PTO, and accruals before payroll submission Reconcile payroll registers and prepare payroll journal entries for the general ledger Allocate payroll costs across grants, programs, and funding sources in accordance with nonprofit requirements Process benefit deductions, 403(b) retirement contributions, and related remittances Ensure compliance with federal, state (NJ), and local payroll tax regulations Support quarterly and year-end reporting, including W-2 preparation and review Respond to employee payroll inquiries professionally and confidentially Assist with annual audits by preparing payroll schedules and documentation Partner with HR and Finance on onboarding, benefits, and process improvements
- 2026-11-05T00:00:00Z
- West Newton, MA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 24.5385 - 28.413 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support a school-based organization in West Newton, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position is fully onsite and offers a part-time schedule with flexibility across Monday through Wednesday, beginning with reduced training hours before expanding to a 16-hour workweek. The person in this role will help ensure timely, accurate payroll operations while partnering closely with HR and Finance to maintain reliable employee records and reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for employees, ensuring each payroll cycle is completed accurately and on time.<br>• Record payroll-related journal entries and perform account reconciliations to support clean financial reporting.<br>• Manage payroll administration for employees working on both 12-month and 10-month schedules, applying the correct pay cycles and earnings treatment.<br>• Administer state Paid Medical Leave tracking and related payroll coordination in accordance with Massachusetts program requirements.<br>• Review payroll information for inconsistencies, research variances, and resolve employee pay issues promptly.<br>• Work closely with Human Resources and Finance to keep employee data current and support dependable payroll reporting.<br>• Maintain adherence to internal payroll practices as well as applicable state requirements and compliance standards.<br>• Support payroll audits, routine reporting needs, and year-end payroll activities to ensure complete and accurate documentation.
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z
- Rochester, NY
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 24 - 28 USD / Hourly
- <p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p>Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for a contract-to-hire opportunity with one of our clients. This role is ideal for a payroll professional with experience processing payroll accurately and efficiently, maintaining employee records, and supporting compliance with payroll regulations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll for employees accurately and on time</li><li>Review timekeeping records and resolve payroll discrepancies</li><li>Maintain payroll records, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings</li><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations and reporting</li><li>Support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions in a professional and timely manner</li><li>Partner with HR and accounting teams to ensure accurate employee and compensation data</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and related reporting</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-04T00:00:00Z
- Memphis, TN
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 52000 - 62000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations in Memphis, Tennessee. In this role, you will help manage recurring payroll activities, resolve payment-related issues, and ensure employee records are maintained with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll knowledge, a service-focused mindset, and the ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage weekly and semi-monthly payroll activities by reviewing time, pay, and deduction data to confirm accuracy before processing deadlines.<br>• Perform audit checks before and after payroll runs, correct routine variances, and elevate complex discrepancies that could affect compliance or timeliness.<br>• Enter and update payroll-related changes such as direct deposit details, tax elections, deductions, employee updates, transfers, and authorized supplemental payments.<br>• Examine timecards and payroll reports for incomplete or conflicting information and coordinate with managers, employees, Human Resources, and internal partners to secure corrections promptly.<br>• Address day-to-day payroll inquiries with professionalism, document research and actions taken, and monitor issues through final resolution.<br>• Support exception processing by handling off-cycle checks, reversals, voids, stop payments, and overpayment reviews in line with approval guidelines.<br>• Maintain organized payroll files, audit documentation, and tracking records while safeguarding sensitive employee information.<br>• Apply federal, state, local, and company payroll requirements consistently and report unusual transactions or potential compliance concerns as they arise.<br>• Contribute to team effectiveness by participating in training, cross-functional support, workload balancing, and improvement efforts that strengthen payroll accuracy and service.<br>• Identify repeated issues or unclear procedures and recommend practical changes that improve efficiency, consistency, and employee support.
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00Z
- Dallas, TX
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 68000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for employees across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. (Foreign payroll experience is not required) This position plays a key role in maintaining compliance with payroll regulations, supporting reporting and reconciliations, and serving as an internal resource for payroll systems and processes. Based in Dallas, Texas, the role partners closely with payroll leadership and finance to strengthen controls, resolve issues, and improve day-to-day payroll administration.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer complete payroll processing activities for employees across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, ensuring each cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Handle standard and non-routine payroll items such as incentive payments, commissions, separations, final pay, garnishments, deductions, and other special earnings adjustments.</p><p>• Serve as the internal point of expertise for payroll system administration, including configuration support, workflow maintenance, tax setup, reporting, and connected system functions.</p><p>• Review payroll output for accuracy, research exceptions, and help maintain approval procedures, internal controls, and audit preparedness.</p><p>• Maintain payroll schedules, support funding coordination, complete reconciliations, and generate payroll-related reports for internal stakeholders.</p><p>• Work in close partnership with Finance to support payroll accounting needs and ensure alignment between payroll activity and financial records.</p><p>• Support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements, including withholding obligations and jurisdiction-specific regulations across multiple states.</p><p>• Assist with filings, payments, registrations, year-end activities, and ongoing administration related to unemployment, disability, and other payroll tax programs.</p><p>• Monitor changing payroll legislation affecting multi-state and remote employees, and help address compliance risks through process improvements and corrective actions.</p>
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00Z
- Las Vegas, NV
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a construction company in Las Vegas, Nevada. This position focuses on managing union payroll with accuracy, maintaining compliance across multiple jurisdictions (NV, UT, ID & CA), and supporting related reporting obligations. The role also contributes to accounting and project administration tasks after core payroll work is completed.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process weekly payroll for union employees within a construction environment, ensuring timely and accurate pay distribution.</p><p>• Prepare and submit certified payroll records and prevailing wage documentation in accordance with project and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Complete monthly union fringe benefit reporting and verify contributions are recorded correctly.</p><p>• Monitor payroll practices for compliance with multi-state wage, tax, and labor regulations.</p><p>• Coordinate payroll activities involving Laborers, Cement Masons, and Carpenters unions while maintaining proper documentation.</p><p>• Review garnishments, deductions, and other payroll adjustments to ensure they are applied correctly.</p><p>• Support accounting and project management administrative work during periods outside of payroll processing.</p><p>• Use payroll and reporting systems such as Deltek ComputerEase, LCPtracker, eComply, and Excel to maintain records and prepare required submissions.</p>
- 2026-10-28T00:00:00Z
- Costa Mesa, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 25.3365 - 29.337 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in California. This is a contract position suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented payroll specialist who can step in quickly, work independently, and manage complex payroll activity with minimal ramp-up time. The ideal candidate brings strong technical payroll knowledge, experience with high-volume processing, and confidence working with non-exempt and piece-rate pay structures.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process end-to-end payroll for approximately 1,500 employees while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.<br>• Manage multi-state payroll activities, including review of earnings, deductions, taxes, and other payroll inputs across a large workforce.<br>• Use payroll systems to enter, audit, validate, and finalize payroll data, resolving discrepancies before payroll completion.<br>• Review non-exempt employee pay records to ensure regular wages, overtime, and piece-rate compensation are calculated correctly.<br>• Perform payroll reconciliations and verify changes such as new hires, terminations, pay adjustments, and benefit-related deductions.<br>• Partner with internal teams to address payroll questions, investigate variances, and support smooth payroll execution during each cycle.<br>• Maintain accurate payroll records and help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour requirements.<br>• Assist with payroll-related reporting and support ongoing process needs tied to day-to-day payroll operations.
- 2026-11-13T00:00:00Z
- Daly City, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 35 - 45 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented <strong>Part-Time Payroll Specialist</strong> to support payroll operations approximately <strong>20 hours per week</strong>. This role is responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time, maintaining employee records, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, and supporting reporting requirements. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with <strong>QuickBooks Desktop Payroll</strong> and a strong understanding of <strong>prevailing wage payroll requirements</strong>, including certified payroll reporting and labor compliance. This position is well suited for someone who can work independently, maintain confidentiality, and effectively manage payroll processes in a fast-paced environment.</p>
- 2026-10-29T00:00:00Z
- Bend, OR
- remote
- Temporary / Contract
- 30 - 35 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a public-sector organization in Bend, Oregon through a Contract assignment. This role will focus on accurate payroll administration for a large employee population, with particular attention to overtime calculations and year-end W-2 reporting for nonexempt staff. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in complex governmental payroll environments and can establish reliable processes that ensure compliance across multiple pay scenarios, including union-related rules.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage end-to-end payroll activities for a workforce of approximately 1,200 employees, ensuring timely and accurate processing.<br>• Develop and implement a practical method for capturing overtime for salaried nonexempt employees so year-end W-2 reporting is completed correctly.<br>• Review payroll data for 600 to 700 nonexempt employees and verify that overtime earnings are calculated and recorded in accordance with applicable regulations.<br>• Support payroll administration involving guaranteed overtime arrangements and validate pay treatment for designated employee groups.<br>• Apply union payroll rules across seven bargaining units and help maintain compliance with negotiated wage and overtime provisions.<br>• Use Tyler Munis to audit payroll records, research discrepancies, and maintain accurate employee pay information.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve payroll issues, clarify reporting requirements, and keep payroll operations running smoothly during staffing gaps.<br>• Analyze payroll exceptions and recommend process improvements that strengthen accuracy, consistency, and year-end reporting readiness.
- 2026-11-12T00:00:00Z
- Caldwell, NJ
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
- <p>A busy company in the Caldwell area is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their growing organization. This Payroll Specialist will get the chance to join a team that offers career growth, a flexible work schedule, and the ability to collaborate with an experienced team. The ideal Payroll Specialist will have strong technical payroll expertise with analytical skills to support compensation practices and have payroll processing experience utilizing Workday. Other responsibilities of this Payroll Specialist will include but not be limited to:</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Payroll Specialist Key Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Process multi-state payroll on a weekly/bi-weekly basis for hourly and salaried employees.</li><li>Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and benefit contributions.</li><li>Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports, general ledger entries, and tax filings.</li><li>Coordinate payroll tax reporting, W-2 preparation, and year-end processing.</li><li>Manage garnishments, levies, and other court-ordered deductions.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.</li><li>Partner with Finance to ensure data accuracy and proper internal controls.</li><li>Administer salary structures, job classifications, and pay grades.</li><li>Conduct market research and benchmarking to support competitive compensation strategies.</li><li>Assist with annual merit cycles, bonus programs, and incentive plan administration.</li><li>Prepare compensation analysis reports for leadership.</li><li>Support job evaluations and internal equity assessments.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable wage and hour laws and pay transparency requirements.</li><li>Maintain compensation documentation and audit-ready records.</li></ul><p>This Payroll Specialist position is paying between $100,000 and $120,000 annually depending on experience. If interested in this Payroll Specialist role, apply today</p>
- 2026-11-02T00:00:00Z
- Brighton, MI
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 60000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a busy organization in Brighton, Michigan. This role is responsible for managing payroll details with precision, maintaining compliance with wage and tax requirements, and partnering with accounting, operations, and HR to resolve discrepancies. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with care while meeting recurring deadlines.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer weekly payroll processing and any supplemental payroll runs, confirming time worked, pay calculations, overtime, leave balances, deductions, and other adjustments before final submission.<br>• Gather and validate paper and electronic time records from field and office teams, following up with supervisors and project leadership to resolve missing or inconsistent entries.<br>• Assign payroll hours and related labor expenses correctly across employees, jobs, departments, cost codes, and direct or indirect accounts to support accurate reporting.<br>• Maintain union-related payroll information, including wage classifications, negotiated rates, fringe amounts, and required remittance documentation, while ensuring alignment with payroll records.<br>• Prepare certified payroll and prevailing wage documentation for qualifying projects, including support for classification details and fringe benefit reporting.<br>• Update and safeguard employee payroll data such as tax elections, direct deposit details, garnishments, benefit deductions, and approved compensation changes.<br>• Reconcile payroll registers, labor allocations, benefit withholdings, and general ledger activity, researching and correcting exceptions in a timely manner.<br>• Support payroll tax coordination, quarter-end and year-end balancing, W-2 preparation, agency correspondence, and employee status changes in collaboration with HR, the Controller, and external payroll partners.<br>• Respond to employee payroll questions professionally, maintain confidentiality, and produce recurring payroll, overtime, labor cost, and audit support reports as needed.
- 2026-10-28T00:00:00Z
- Gainesville, VA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a growing organization. This position is ideal for someone who is confident managing end-to-end payroll activities, navigating multi-state requirements, and ensuring employees are paid correctly. The right candidate will bring strong payroll knowledge, sound judgment, and hands-on experience using UKG Ready in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process complete payroll cycles for employees from initial data review through final submission while maintaining accuracy and deadlines</p><p>• Administer payroll for a workforce of roughly 101 to 500 employees and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner</p><p>• Manage payroll activities across multiple states, ensuring compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting regulations</p><p>• Review timekeeping, earnings, deductions, and adjustments to confirm payroll data is complete and correct before each run</p><p>• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation in an organized manner to support audits and internal controls</p><p>• Investigate employee payroll questions and provide clear follow-up on pay-related issues</p><p>• Utilize UKG Ready to enter, validate, and update payroll information while improving consistency in payroll processing</p><p><br></p><p>All interested candidates in this Payroll Specialist opportunity and other fulltime opportunities across the D.C. area please send your resume to Justin Decker via LinkedIn. </p><p> </p><p> </p>
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z
- Akron, OH
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 30 - 40 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a long-term contract opportunity based in Akron, Ohio. This role is ideal for a detail-focused candidate who can oversee complex multi-state payroll operations while partnering with HR and internal stakeholders to maintain accuracy, compliance, and strong employee support. The position may be performed in a hybrid arrangement or fully remote for the right candidate.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee end-to-end processing of bi-weekly multi-state payroll, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule while coordinating related deductions, retirement contributions, loan repayments, and other payroll obligations.<br>• Maintain and support payroll and timekeeping system settings to promote reliable processing and accurate recordkeeping across platforms.<br>• Prepare recurring and on-demand payroll reports for teams such as Accounting, Legal, Benefits, and Human Resources to support business decisions and compliance needs.<br>• Investigate and resolve advanced payroll issues, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and drive inquiries through to completion with a high level of ownership.<br>• Administer payroll compliance activities, including tax withholding requirements, garnishments, subpoenas, audit support, and reconciliation of payroll balances and pay data.<br>• Research notices from federal, state, and local tax agencies and implement timely corrections or responses to resolve outstanding issues.<br>• Contribute to process improvement efforts and system-related projects, including integrations, workflow enhancements, and payroll documentation updates.<br>• Perform audits and reconciliations across multiple systems to verify data accuracy, strengthen internal controls, and support year-end readiness.<br>• Coordinate year-end payroll activities such as W-2 preparation and tax filing support, and provide backup assistance for site administrative responsibilities when needed.
- 2026-11-10T00:00:00Z
- Willingboro, NJ
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 85000 - 93000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Willingboro, New Jersey. In this role, you will handle payroll processing for a high volume of employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax regulations and company policies. This position also involves assisting with administrative tasks, reconciling benefit deductions, and maintaining employee records.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review and verify timesheets for accuracy before approval.<br>• Process weekly payroll, including tax deductions, garnishments, and benefit withholdings.<br>• Maintain and update employee records, ensuring all information is current and accurate.<br>• Assist with tax reporting and compliance, ensuring adherence to legal requirements.<br>• Provide administrative support to the payroll department as needed.<br>• Handle garnishment processing and ensure proper documentation.<br>• Review and process benefit invoices for payment.<br>• Reconcile account discrepancies and respond to payroll-related inquiries.<br>• Support vendor invoicing and ensure timely processing.
- 2026-11-09T00:00:00Z
- Burlington, MA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 30.0865 - 34.837 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a Contract assignment in Burlington, Massachusetts. This position will oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population across multiple states while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of each payroll cycle. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with high-volume payroll operations and is comfortable working within ADP Workforce Now in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer complete payroll processing from data review through final submission for a large employee base.<br>• Manage payroll activities for employees working in multiple states, ensuring proper application of applicable wage and tax requirements.<br>• Use ADP Workforce Now to enter, validate, and maintain payroll records with a high level of accuracy.<br>• Review payroll inputs such as earnings, deductions, adjustments, and time-related data to confirm correct payment outcomes.<br>• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, responding to issues in a timely and thorough manner.<br>• Maintain compliance with company policies and payroll regulations while supporting audit-ready documentation.<br>• Partner with internal teams to gather required payroll information and help keep each payroll cycle on schedule.
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z
- Mclean, VA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 50000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
- <p>Part-Time Payroll Specialist - Tysons Corner, VA</p><p>$29-$36/HR</p><p><br></p><p>Our client is a growing real estate company in Tysons Corner, VA and is seeking a Part-Time Payroll Specialist to manage the semi-monthly payroll process for approximately 300 employees. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining payroll records, reconciling payroll-related accounts, and supporting employee payroll inquiries. The ideal candidate will have hands-on payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and experience with manual payroll data entry.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Process semi-monthly payroll for approximately 300 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Review, verify, and manually enter payroll data including hours worked, pay adjustments, bonuses, commissions, and other compensation changes.</li><li>Audit timesheets, payroll registers, and payroll reports for accuracy prior to processing.</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records, deductions, garnishments, direct deposit information, and tax withholding elections.</li><li>Respond to employee and management inquiries regarding payroll, tax withholdings, earnings statements, and payroll discrepancies.</li><li>Support quarterly and annual payroll tax reconciliations and assist with required payroll reporting.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll activities including W-2 processing and audits.</li><li>Support benefit and retirement plan audits, including 401(k) and workers' compensation reporting.</li><li>Generate payroll-related reports for management and other internal stakeholders.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll and compensation information.</li></ul>
- 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z
- Okemos, MI
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 27 - 31 USD / Hourly
- <p>Location: Okemos, MI - On-site</p><p>Starting pay: Up to $31/hour</p><p><br></p><p>Our client is looking for a Payroll Specialist to manage their complex payroll for a mid-sized workforce in Okemos, Michigan. This position plays an important role in maintaining payroll records, applying multi-state pay rules, and supporting a smooth employee payment experience. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment with confidential information, and hands-on experience handling the full payroll cycle.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process end-to-end payroll activities for a workforce of approximately 100 to 500 employees, ensuring accuracy and on-time completion each pay period.</p><p>• Administer multi-state payroll transactions while applying relevant wage, tax, and deduction requirements across jurisdictions.</p><p>• Maintain payroll data, review timesheets and earnings entries, and resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized.</p><p>• Verify employee pay changes, including new hires, status updates, deductions, and other compensation-related adjustments.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll records and support reporting needs by preparing payroll summaries and related documentation.</p><p>• Respond to employee and internal payroll questions with professionalism, clarity, and discretion.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams to help maintain compliant payroll practices and support any payroll-related process updates when needed.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration email your resume to rochelle.carrasco@roberthalf com</p>
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00Z
- Dallas, TX
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
- <p>Our client is seeking <strong>Payroll/HR Specialists</strong> to support a large-scale payroll initiative. This is a<strong> long-term contract role </strong>with the potential to go permanent. In this role, you will serve as a key point of contact for employees during the transition to a new standardized payroll schedule, helping address questions related to pay frequency, pay dates, and payroll processes</p>
- 2026-11-10T00:00:00Z
- Rochester, NY
- onsite
- Temporary to Hire
- 24 - 27 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a healthcare organization in Rochester, New York in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is suited for a payroll specialist who can manage complex payroll operations across multiple states while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. The role will support employees and leaders with payroll-related questions, reporting, and training, while helping ensure smooth payroll processing for a large workforce.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for weekly and semi-monthly cycles across multiple states, including employee onboarding changes, separations, compensation updates, and imported earnings and tax data.<br>• Review payroll records for completeness and accuracy, maintain employee tax withholding information, issue payroll payments, process reimbursements, and manage payroll file submissions.<br>• Validate and correct workforce data such as new employee loads, pay rate changes, position details, and labor distribution coding to support accurate payroll results.<br>• Prepare and transmit recurring and year-end tax-related files, and coordinate required payments for items such as garnishments and charitable deductions.<br>• Track and troubleshoot payroll system and timekeeping issues within UKG and Asureforce environments, escalating unresolved matters to external vendors when appropriate.<br>• Produce payroll reports, monitor timecard and close-cycle metrics, manage payroll schedules, and support year-end activities including W-2 preparation and distribution.<br>• Maintain payroll and deduction schedules using payroll systems and spreadsheets to ensure timely processing and reporting.<br>• Respond to employee and supervisor questions regarding time worked, earnings, deductions, and employment verification requests.<br>• Deliver payroll and timekeeping training for supervisors and newly hired employees, including support for clock enrollment, direct deposit, pay cards, mobile access, and related payroll tools.<br>• Identify compliance or process risks within payroll procedures and recommend practical improvements aligned with organizational policy and regulatory expectations.
- 2026-11-13T00:00:00Z